COOL Festival returns with a three-day celebration of discovery, bringing together the best in jazz, soul & funk. Expect a whirlwind of live shows and DJ sets that push the boundaries of sound.
Moses Yoofee Trio
Berlin-based Moses Yoofee Trio is set to release their debut album, MYT, on February 7, 2025, through Nils Frahm’s LEITER label. Known for their vibrant performances, which won them the 2024 German Jazz Prize for Live Act of the Year, the trio recorded MYT at Glaswald Studios and Berlin’s Funkhaus, crafting thirteen tracks that blend refined jazz with modern influences. We’re thrilled to welcome Moses Yoofee Trio at COOL Festival 2025, where they’ll present MYT live. Join us and dive into the live energy of Europe’s most engaging jazz trio.
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Lefto Early Bird
Like many of his generation, Lefto has gained a global following because of his radio shows. Broadcasting on the likes of Kiosk Radio, The Lot Radio, and the late Worldwide FM from his base in Brussels, he's become a beacon of good taste whether dropping jazz, new beat, electronica, techno, house, or hip hop. He manages to make seemingly unrelated sounds make sense in the same context and is just as versatile in the DJ booths of the globe’s best clubs and festivals.
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Vaague
Enter VAAGUE, the drums-and-electronics project of Brussels-based drummer and producer Antoine Pierre. Known for blending electronic sounds into jazz and experimental pop with URBEX and Next.Ape, he launched VAAGUE in 2020 after seeing Thom Yorke live.
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